Children's Car Deaths in the Summer versus Winter

[Cat Herder]

A bundled up child will survive in a freezing car much longer than a child will survive a hot car.

How many parents are still buckling them in in coats though?

They have been teaching parents not to do this in birthing centers and pediatricians offices for well over 10 years, now. No coats in carseats to prevent ejection fatalities is pretty standard fare.

[storybookending]

How many parents are still buckling them in in coats though?

They have been teaching parents not to do this in birthing centers and pediatricians offices for well over 10 years, now. No coats in carseats to prevent ejection fatalities is pretty standard fare.

Of my 6 daycare families only one actually does the noncoats in the car thing. I think it’s WAY less common to not wear a coat.

[Cat Herder]

Of my 6 daycare families only one actually does the noncoats in the car thing. I think it’s WAY less common to not wear a coat.

That is horrific to me.

[Ariana]

How many parents are still buckling them in in coats though?

They have been teaching parents not to do this in birthing centers and pediatricians offices for well over 10 years, now. No coats in carseats to prevent ejection fatalities is pretty standard fare.

My kids wear coats and so do most kids here. I choose one of those puffer jackets that you can roll up and fit in your pocket. It is designed to reduce way down in size. This way I can pull the straps tights and it is rated to -35C. Most parents use regular parkas. If a parent doesn’t use a coat they have the coat over them or a carseat poncho or something to keep them warm.

Even in a car without a coat I believe with shivering and contained environment the child would survive in the daytime at least 8 hours.

[Country Kids]

How many parents are still buckling them in in coats though?

They have been teaching parents not to do this in birthing centers and pediatricians offices for well over 10 years, now. No coats in carseats to prevent ejection fatalities is pretty standard fare.

Most people still keep the children in coats I believe. Most of mine pop out with theirs still on. Maybe this is why we don't read about children dying in the cars in the winter because they are so bundled up.

[storybookending]

That is horrific to me.

I mean I am in WI so maybe that makes a difference? Interested if BC reads this if she notices a majority of her dcks coming in/leaving wearing coats. What state are you in again CH? I am thinking TN for some reason but that may be someone else. I first only heard of the coats and car seats thing being a no no in the last 2-3 years or so. A lot of my parents have no clue.

[Blackcat31]

I mean I am in WI so maybe that makes a difference? Interested if BC reads this if she notices a majority of her dcks coming in/leaving wearing coats. What state are you in again CH? I am thinking TN for some reason but that may be someone else. I first only heard of the coats and car seats thing being a no no in the last 2-3 years or so. A lot of my parents have no clue.

I’ve had a few parents use alternate options instead of a heavy winter coat but a majority of my parents keep coats on their kids.

I’m aware of the coat/no coat topic but I guess I always categorized it like a co-sleeping/own bed type thing. More of a choice vs safety recommendation.

It wasn’t something discussed when my own children were young and I’ve never transported DCK’s so I’m not too “up to date” on this issue. I’m not required to take current training if I don’t transport.

I just notice almost all my DCKs arrive and leave in full winter gear during that season.

[Country Kids]

I mean I am in WI so maybe that makes a difference? Interested if BC reads this if she notices a majority of her dcks coming in/leaving wearing coats. What state are you in again CH? I am thinking TN for some reason but that may be someone else. I first only heard of the coats and car seats thing being a no no in the last 2-3 years or so. A lot of my parents have no clue.

No, where we live can get extremely cold and snowy depending on where you live in the state but where I live it is more a damp, rainy cold. Kids still wear pretty big jackets, raincoats or sweatshirts.

I really haven't heard much about the coat and car seat thing till maybe 2 winters ago but my kids always wore coats when in their carseats.

[Cat Herder]

I mean I am in WI so maybe that makes a difference? Interested if BC reads this if she notices a majority of her dcks coming in/leaving wearing coats. What state are you in again CH? I am thinking TN for some reason but that may be someone else. I first only heard of the coats and car seats thing being a no no in the last 2-3 years or so. A lot of my parents have no clue.

Extreme NE Ga Mtns (we often go to TN for lunch). Falling off mountains (no guard rails, crumbling shoulders) and being ejected is a common cause of death here. Mostly tourists.

Maybe it is a regional thing.

[Annalee]

Extreme NE Ga Mtns. Falling off mountains (no guard rails, crumbling shoulders) and being ejected is a common cause of death here. Mostly tourists.

Maybe it is a regional thing.

I will be coming to Blue Ridge Ga in August...it is decoration and we have lots of Family buried there. My grandparents were raised there but migrated to Tennessee before I came along.

[Cat Herder]

I will be coming to Blue Ridge Ga in August...it is decoration and we have lots of Family buried there. My grandparents were raised there but migrated to Tennessee before I came along.

Good timing. The rodeo, cruise ins, hard cider and beer festivals happen then. ::::

September - October is also awesome with the blues, apple, sorghum, Fall and BBQ festivals. lovethis

[Annalee]

Good timing. The rodeo, cruise ins, hard cider and beer festivals happen then. ::::

September - October is also awesome with the blues, apple, sorghum, Fall and BBQ festivals. lovethis

We like going to that place you get all those fried pies and fruit where they intertwine the pear-apple trees. We rent a cabin and there is usually 20-30 of us so it is a good time for all!

[Cat Herder]

We like going to that place you get all those fried pies and fruit where they intertwine the pear-apple trees. We rent a cabin and there is usually 20-30 of us so it is a good time for all!

Mercier lovethis

[Annalee]

Mercier lovethis

Yep.. I was just googling for the name cause I couldn't remember::